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Nov

2 2025

CSP - Judaism: The Big Questions

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

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Prof. Marc Michael Epstein returns for a five-part, exclusive CSP series that tackles Judaism’s most urgent, perenn…

Nov

2 2025

Community & Gratitude: Building Bridges Thanksgiving

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Shoreline Church
211 Avenida Fabricante
San Clemente, 92672

 

Join us for a warm Friendsgiving-style gathering, bringing together families to share food , stories, and connection …

Nov

4 2025

CSP: Between Documentation, Loss and Memory after Rabin's Assassination

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

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The mid-1990s in Israel were tumultuous. The rapid pace of events, from suicide bombings to the Oslo accords, meant a…

Nov

6 2025

CSP: The Extraordinary Story of 'Hester Street'

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

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Marking the 50th anniversary of Joan Micklin Silver’s groundbreaking 1975 debut, Hester Street, this session with D…

Nov

6 2025

Women's Philanthropy Giving Societies

11:00AM - 1:30PM  


1 Federation Way Suite 210
Irvine, 92603

 

Empower Your Health: A Giving Societies Luncheon with Hoag Experts

Thursday, November 6, 2025 • 11:00 am
Irvine

Nov

7 2025

University Synagogue Shabbat Alive with JOEL CHASNOFF

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

University Synagogue
3400 Michelson Drive
Irvine, 92612

 

Joel is a comedian, author, and former Israeli soldier known for his autobiographical humor about cross-cultural…

Nov

8 2025

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Nov

9 2025

Friendsgiving Potluck & Bonfire - BDYP (20s & 30s)

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

Beth David
6100 Hefley Street
Westminster, 92683

 

Join Beth David Young Professionals for a cozy and delicious Friendsgiving Potluck & Bonfire! Bring your favorite dis…

Nov

8 2025

Screening of film Bad Shabbos- OC Jewish Arts Festival

7:00PM - 10:00PM  

Merage JCC
One Federation Way
Irvine, 92603

 

Kyra Sedgewick and Cliff "Method Man" Smith lead an incredible ensemble cast in this new comedy, winner of the Audien…

Nov

9 2025

CSP - Judaism: The Big Questions

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

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Prof. Marc Michael Epstein returns for a five-part, exclusive CSP series that tackles Judaism’s most urgent, perenn…

Nov

9 2025

Fancy Nancy Tea Party with Robin Preiss Glasser & PJ Library

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Merage JCC
One Federation Way
Irvine, 92603

 

Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of the bestselling Fancy Nancy books with a fabulous tea party hosted by Robin…

Nov

9 2025

FIDF Solidarity Dinner

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

FIDF
4950 MURPHY CANYON ROAD
SAN DIEGO, 92123

 

Solidarity Dinner in support of the soldiers who protect Israel.

Nov

10 2025

Holocaust Education Center of OC Docent Tour

9:30AM - 12:00PM  

Merage JCC
One Federation Way
Irvine, 92603

 

The Holocaust Education Center features artifacts and artwork by Auschwitz survivor Mel Mermelstein. Visitors can…

Nov

10 2025

Screening of film A Real Pain

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Merage JCC
One Federation Way
Irvine, 92603

 

Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji ( Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor…

Nov

11 2025

Seeing into the Life of Things

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

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In this author presentation, Rodger Kamenetz invites us on an exhilarating journey that weaves together poetry, perso…

Nov

12 2025

Aleeza Ben Shalom, The Jewish Matchmaker with Comedian Pamela Rae Schuller

6:30PM - 9:30PM  

Merage JCC
One Federation Way
One Federation Way, Suite 200
Irvine, 92603

 

Spend an inspiring evening with Aleeza Ben Shalom, star of Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaking, as she shares her…

Nov

13 2025

CSP: Shakspeare and the Jews

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

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Join us at CSP for a new three-part series with Dr. Aviva Dautch, exploring Shakespeare through a Jewish lens—histo…

Nov

13 2025

Realign for Palestine: Radical Pragmatism for the future of the Middle East

4:30PM - 6:00PM  

Chapman University, Memorial Hall
One University Drive
Orange, 92866

 

Join the Or Initiative at Chapman University for an engaging conversation with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, founder of Reali…

Nov

13 2025

OC MEGA CHALLAH BAKE

5:30PM - 9:00PM  

JCC
1 FEDERATION WAY
IRVINE,

 

COMMUNITY WIDE WOMENS CHALLAH BAKE EVENT

Nov

13 2025

JFedOC Major Donor Event

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Private Residence
Unlisted
Unlisted,

 

By Invitation Only for JFedOC Major Donors at a Private Home

Nov

15 2025

Friendsgiving Havdalah & Potluck

6:00PM - 9:30PM  

Private residence in Lake Forest
Lake Forest
Lake Forest,

 

Join BDYP for a cozy Friendsgiving Potluck and great company! We’ll start the evening with a meaningful Havdalah ce…

Nov

16 2025

CSP - Judaism: The Big Questions

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

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Prof. Marc Michael Epstein returns for a five-part, exclusive CSP series that tackles Judaism’s most urgent, perenn…

Nov

16 2025

Edwin Black: IBM and the Holocaust - Lifelong Learning Lunch

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

Merage JCC
One Federation Way
One Federation Way, Suite 200
Irvine, 92603

 

Investigative journalist Edwin Black reveals IBM’s crucial role in Nazi Germany’s genocide. Starting in 1933,…

Nov

17 2025

Author Lee Yaron 10 7: 100 Human Stories

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Merage JCC
One Federation Way
Irvine
CA, 92603

 

This gripping account of the October 7th attacks tells the story through the lives of the victims and the…

Nov

18 2025

CSP: In-Between Notes: Geography, Culture, and the Shaping of Israeli Music

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

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What defines Israeli music? Is there a truly local sound shaped by geography, history, and cultural fusion? How have …

Nov

18 2025

Author Tova Mirvis: We Would Never

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Merage JCC
One Federation Way
Irvine, 92603

 

Tova Mirvis is the author of the memoir The Book of Separation as well as four novels, We Would Never, Visible City,…

Nov

18 2025

JFedOC The Leadership Initiative Session 1

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

Merage Jewish Community Center
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA

 

Session 1 for participants of The Leadership Initiative

Nov

19 2025

The 13th Annual Endowment Book of Life Event

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

Orange County Museum of Art
3333 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa,

 

Jewish Community Foundation Orange County's annual Endowment Book of Life event honoring our Life & Legacy partners, …

Nov

20 2025

Chef Jake Cohen Dinner Party Animal

7:00PM - 10:00PM  

Merage JCC
One Federation Way
Irvine, 92603

 

From the New York Times bestselling author of Jew-Ish and I Could Nosh and star of A&E's Jake Makes It Easy comes the…

Nov

22 2025

OC Jewish Arts Festival Presents An Evening With Comedian Alex Edelman

7:00PM - 10:00PM  

Merage JCC
One Federation Way
Irvine, 92603

 

One of the most critically hailed comedians of his generation, Alex Edelman is best known for solo shows that blur th…

Nov

23 2025

CSP - Judaism: The Big Questions

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Zoom
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Prof. Marc Michael Epstein returns for a five-part, exclusive CSP series that tackles Judaism’s most urgent, perenn…

Nov

30 2025

CSP - Judaism: The Big Questions

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Zoom
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Prof. Marc Michael Epstein returns for a five-part, exclusive CSP series that tackles Judaism’s most urgent, perenn…